Sunglasses

I’m Bill MacGillivray, the Director of Optical Operations for Eye Health Northwest, over the years patients started to call me the Sunglass Dr. because I specialized in prescription sunglasses, and the nickname stuck. To set the record straight, I’m not a Doctor; I’m a Master Optician with poor vision who has a deep rooted love of sports. I’ve looked at all the brands, tested all the lenses, and distilled down all the frame choices to offer customers of Eye Health Northwest the very best in sun wear. From extreme sports to high fashion we have the best selection for you to choose the fashion and function that works best for you. At Eye Health Northwest we have our own custom lab to make your prescription sunglasses look as great as the ones on the shelf. If you have any questions or need help finding a product for your specific needs, don’t hesitate to ask me, my email is sunglassdr@ehnpc.com

This cool pair of shades is the Oakley Thump, which not only protects your eyes but also includes a built-in MP3 player. Nothing is better than to eliminate all the wires as you engage in your favorite aerobic workout, or just a relaxing walk. We carry them in stock at our North Portland location ,our friendly staff will be glad to offer you a demonstration , the sound quality is amazingly clear thanks to Mylar coated ear buds.

Oakley is the leader in sport specific eyewear, almost all the elite athletes own a pair or two, as was obvious in the last Olympic games. They work just as well for the rest of us who enjoy a favorite sport or hobby that takes us to the great outdoors. You will find Oakley’s in all of our locations, styles that fit better than other brands, and they are available in prescription for anyone who needs it. Come in and let one of our opticians help you, great sunglasses are an essential piece of equipment when you need an edge to your game, and we are the best at finding just the right product.

If you were to vote which of the classic shapes was most popular, the Aviator from Ray Ban would win hands down. It’s easy to love the fit and comfort this style provides, and lately the Aviator has enjoyed a tremendous resurgence in popularity as all things “retro” are hot right now. We carry these in all 11 locations, so if the classic look is what you want, Ray Bans are hard to beat. The products we have in our stores were hand selected for the best shapes and colors, and they will all hold your prescription lenses so you don’t have to compromise any of your style.

Pictured here is a pair of Maui Jim readers, select styles have a built in bifocal at less than half the price of a custom prescription pair. If you’re not that lucky and require a prescription don’t worry, Maui Jim has a state of the art lab that can produce almost any style you want in prescription, and all Eye Health Northwest optical locations are authorized Maui Jim dealers. Maui Jim is the only sunglass company that is using the latest lens technology in their own lab to eliminate peripheral distortions, even in wrap around styles. This amazing way of surfacing lenses will allow you “surround vision”, there truly is nothing better than a prescription pair of Maui Jims with their new Passport lens.

Maui Jim is the leader in polarized sun wear, their lenses will allow your eyes to relax in the bright sun better than any other brand. Not only are Maui Jim lenses polarized, they have a bi-gradient flash mirror coating on the front of the lens that will “squint” for you, and an anti-reflection coating on the back of the lens to eliminate those annoying reflections that bounce back off the lens and into your eye. If you have sensitivity to light you will absolutely love owning a pair of Maui Jims. All Eye Health Optical locations have an excellent collection of Maui Jim styles, and our staff is the best at picking not only the right lens color, but the frame style that will fit your face and look great.

Not to be outdone by functional sun wear, fashion sunglasses like the Gucci style pictured here are gaining popularity faster than any other eyewear. To own sun wear from a well known quality brand is becoming the most important accessory item to the handbag, and the reality is people will notice your sunglasses first because you wear them on your face. Eye Health Northwest features Fashion brands like Gucci, Dior, Coach, Prada, Oliver Peoples ,ic berlin, Face A Face, Caroline Herrara, John Varvatos, Kate Spade, Nine West , Armani, Claiborne and more.

Check out our Fashion show calendar to see where and when your favorite line will be featured with the entire collection being shown, and special pricing. Don’t miss out on attending these fun events and amazing styles. Its your best chance to look great and get a good deal on styles that are otherwise never on sale. Because we specialize in prescription you can now get the same great look with your prescription lenses expertly mounted into one of these fabulous frames. Make sure you have a current prescription ready, or make an appointment for an eye exam on the day of an event to get the first look at all the new styles. Click here to our event calendar